Introduction to Neo Physis™
Supplements for Physically Active People
Here’s the bitter reality, de-conditioned, inactive people interested only in growing hair, skin and nails probably meet their “low metabolism” needs through food alone. Or, at best, might consider an inexpensive daily multi-vitamin. However, research has proven that physically active people have much higher metabolic requirements. The amount and quality of your caloric intake, in conjunction with vitamin supplementation, is of utmost importance. Here’s an analogy. Imagine you’re invited to drive up to a mountain lakeside cabin to spend the weekend. But then, a few days later you are asked to tow a boat up the mountain for everybody to use. You say “yes”. But now, you start to think about the condition of your car. Do you have enough air in your tires? When did you last change your antifreeze? What about the oil and transmission fluid? How much gas will your car burn and should you use a higher octane? These are valid thoughts because you are about to add physical stress to your vehicle. The same holds true when you begin an exercise program. You increase physical stress on your body. And, when you increase physical stress on your body, fueling it (through proper nutrition) becomes a major consideration. Supplements accomplish two things. They help in the digestion and utilization of foods, thus creating “higher octane fuel” for your body. Secondly, they ensure that all nutritional gaps are filled allowing your body to efficiently and effectively burn fat, build lean muscle tissue and fully adapt to increased physical stress. Synergy Fitness Systems offers super-premium vitamin supplements. Unlike popular brand names, they are not marketed through multi-level organizations, discount health food stores, drug stores, supermarkets or other retail venues. Instead, they are distributed through fitness centers, medical facilities and professional sports and fitness associations. Only the highest quality ingredients are used such as Pancreatine 5x (digestive enzymes), polynicotinate (instead of picolinate) and whey protein instead of lower cost substitutes. That’s why Synergy Fitness Systems super premium supplements are recommended by fitness and medical experts for people interested in reducing body-fat, gaining lean muscle and enhancing overall fitness and athletic performance.
This data is intended for education and information, not medical advice. Please consult your physician if you have questions about your health.
Daily Multi-Vitamin / Mineral Formula
Daily Multi-Vitamin /
Mineral Formula
The Synergy Fitness Systems Daily Multi-Vitamin / Mineral Formula is one of the most complete and unique multi-vitamin and mineral formulas available-anywhere. Each tablet supplies vitamins and minerals in biologically active forms and in proper proportions to act synergistically with your healthy menu.
As physically active people increase metabolism they tend to eat higher
quality, whole foods. Therefore, digestive enzymes were a major consideration in
the formulation. Digestive enzymes help break down and more fully utilize food.
The Synergy Fitness Systems Daily Vitamin & Mineral Formula includes Pancreatin 5X consisting of Amylase, Protease and Lipase. This type of enzyme is expressed in NF units (National Formulary).
Amylase aids in the digestion of carbohydrate. Protease helps with the
digestion of protein and Lipase with fat. The conversion rates are remarkable. A daily dosage of the Synergy Fitness Systems Daily Vitamin & mineral Formula has the equivalent capacity to digest: Amylase: 21 slices of bread
Protease: 6.5 oz. steak Lipase: 2.0 oz. of olive oil.
These enzymes adapt to their environment. For example, if you eat only two
slices of bread, then, after digesting the two slices, the remaining enzyme is broken
down as a protein. This is what’s known as being “amphoteric.” Enzymes also are
expensive. They account for more than 35% of manufacturing costs.
Synergy Fitness Systems Daily Multi-Vitamin / Mineral Formula
Amounts per four (4) tablets
Vitamin A (50% as carotene and 50%
as retinyl palmitate)
20,000 IU Inositol 80 mg
Vitamin C as Ascorbic Acid 1,280 mg Choline (as choline bitartrate) 80 mg
Vitamin D as water dispersible 640IU PABA (as para amino benzoic acid) 40 mg
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl) 320 IU Citrus Bioflavonoids 80 mg
Vitamin B1 (as thiamin HCI 40 mg Natural Whole Papaya Powder 150 mg
Vitamin B2 (as riboflavin) 40 mg Natural Diatomaceous Colloid 100 mg
Niacin (as niacinamide) 80 mg Betain HCI 195 mg
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCI) 40 mg Pancreatin 5X Pwd. 150 mg
Folate (as folic acid) 240 mcg Whey Protein Concentrate (75%
Protein)
270 mg
Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) 80 mcg Synergistic Herbal Blnd include:
Biotin 400 mcg Rose Hips, Green Pea,
Pantothenic Acid (as d-cal,
pantothenate)
40 mg Chamomile Flower, Gotu Kola
Herb, Korean Ginseng Root,
Calcium (as amino acid chelate) 400 mg Golden Seal Root, Sarsaparilla
Iron (as amino acid chelate) 12 mg Root, Watercress Leaf, Kelp,
Iodine (as Atlantic Kelp) 100 mcg Green Cabbage, Rice Polish
Magnesium (as amino acid chelate) 400 mg Alfalfa Leaf, Parsley Leaf and
Zinc (as amino acid chelate) 60 mg Papaya Fruit.
Selenium (as amino acid chelate) 67 mcg
Copper (as amino acid chelate) 2.4 mg
Manganese (as amino acid chelate) 10 mg
Chromium (as amino acid chelate) 67 mcg
Potassium (as amino acid chelate) 67 mg
Super Fitness Pack
The Synergy Fitness Systems Super Fitness Pack is one of our “Best Sellers.” It’s also a very “serious” multi-vitamin / mineral formula developed specifically for the true fitness enthusiast and competitive athlete. The convenience of the pack is especially helpful for “Road Warriors” and traveling team professionals.
Synergy Fitness Systems Super Fitness Pack Advanced Training & Competition Formula
Amount per one (1) pack, containing ten (10) tablets and capsules. Per container thirty (30) daily
packets.
Vitamin A (as Beta Carotene) 25,000 IU Inositol 80 mg
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 1,000 mg Choline (as choline bitartrate) 80 mg
Vitamin D as Cholecalciferol) 400 IU PABA (as para amino benzoic acid) 40 mg
Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopherol) 400 IU Citrus Bioflavonoids 80 mg
Thiamin (as Thiamin Mononitrate) 50 mg Natural Whole Papaya Powder 150 mg
Riboflavin 50 mg Natural Diatomaceous Colloid 100 mg
Niacin (as niacinamide) 50 mg Betain HCI 195 mg
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCI) 50 mg Pancreatin 5X Pwd. 150 mg
Folate (as folic acid) 400 mcg Whey Protein Concentrate (75%
Protein)
270 mg
Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) 80 mcg Synergistic Herbal Blend include:
Biotin 400 mcg Rose Hips, Green Pea,
Pantothenic Acid (as d-cal,
pantothenate)
40 mg Chamomile Flower, Gotu Kola
Herb, Korean Ginseng Root,
Calcium (as amino acid chelate) 400 mg Golden Seal Root, Sarsaparilla
Iron (as amino acid chelate) 12 mg Root, Watercress Leaf, Kelp,
Iodine (as Atlantic Kelp) 100 mcg Green Cabbage, Rice Polish
Magnesium (as amino acid chelate) 400 mg Alfalfa Leaf, Parsley Leaf and
Zinc (as amino acid chelate) 60 mg Papaya Fruit.
Selenium (as amino acid chelate) 67 mcg
Copper (as amino acid chelate) 2.4 mg
Manganese (as amino acid chelate) 10 mg
Chromium (as amino acid chelate) 67 mcg
Potassium (as amino acid chelate) 67 mg
Packet Breakdown:
One (1) Beta Carotene 25M - Reddish brown softgel capsule
One (1) Lecithin 19 Grain - Large Amber softgel capsule
One (1) Vitamin E-400 IU - Amber softgel capsule
One (1) Balanced B-50 - Yellow tablet
Three (3) Organic Mineral complex - Light gray tablets
One (1) Amino 1500 - Large Off white Tablet
0ne (1) Vitamin C 1000 mg - Off white with tiny light brown specks
One (1) Quantazyme - Light gray tablet
For Women OnlyDaily Multi-Vitamin /
Mineral Formula
There’s some humor among health and fitness professionals about the way
people deal with discomfort and pain (especially “boomers”). It goes like this:
If, every day, a little guy came to your house and hit you over the head with a
hammer, what should you do?
a.) Grit your teeth and take it because that’s just the way life is;
b.) Take 3 or 4 aspirin each day to mask the pain;
c.) Get the little SOB with the hammer.
Not surprisingly, most people choose to mask their pain and discomfort through
aspirin and other potent pharmaceuticals – regardless of the potential side effects. Just listen to the advertisements on television and you get the idea.
A better strategy is to get to the root of the problem in the first place. And that’s
the basis of this outstanding product.
For Women Only is a complete vitamin-mineral combination that enhances
good nutrition, exercise and proper rest. It has been formulated for the adult
pre-menopausal women to help cope with the tensions and stresses of everyday living. The emphasis is on vitamin C, B-6, and the minerals magnesium and zinc. The fat-soluble vitamins A, D and E are present in water-disperse form. This form increases absorption and decreases the side effect of oily skin, which occurs occasionally with the oily form of these vitamins.
The water-soluble vitamin C and B-complex are prepared in a sustained-release
form so that absorption is gradual and the benefits are felt over the entire
day. Digestive enzymes are also present to help the breakdown of fats, protein and carbohydrates, and to assist in absorption of vitamins and minerals as well.
Reduces Cramps
The relatively high amount of vitamin B-6, (300 mg.) in For Women Only, helps
alleviate annoying premenstrual symptoms including: nervous tension, irritability, breast tenderness and congestion, weight gain and bloating due to water and salt retention, craving for sweets, increased appetite, loss of energy, and the inability to cope and perform. Furthermore, For Women Only also effectively corrects the nutritional imbalance caused by the use of hormonal contraceptive pills. Magnesium, B-6 and zinc help regulate the menstrual cycle and reduce cramps.
Controls Oily Skin
For Women Only contains 1500 mg of vitamin C, which through its antihistamine
effect, reduces the allergic reactions, some women exhibit. The mineral
calcium is not over-emphasized in For Women Only because of its interference with
magnesium absorption. However, since vitamin D helps increase the intestinal
absorption of calcium, it has been included. The dosage of vitamin A, found in For
Women Only, (12,500 I.U.,) is below the smallest dose (40,000 I.U.) required to produce toxicity in some women when taken contiguously over 6 -8 years. However, it is recommended that no other vitamin A supplements be taken. Vitamin A, zinc and B-6 have been shown to help control oily skin and acne.
Suggested Use
This supplement is not meant to replace good nutrition, adequate exercise or
proper rest, but it is a good way to improve your coping techniques and reduce
common premenstrual complaints. Since vitamins and minerals come naturally with
food and the digestive system, For Women Only is best taken with food. Breakfast is a natural choice of meals given that its effects last 8 - 12 hours. To prevent the possibility of upset stomachs, the dosage may be increased slowly from two (2) pills per day, increasing by two (2) pills every day, until the full daily dosage of five (5) pills per day are ingested with a full meal on the fifth day.
NOTE: You may be taking an multi-vitamin / mineral formula now. However, For
Women Only is “specifically” formulated for women experiencing PMS. It offers many benefits regular multi-supplements don’t provide and should be taken in lieu of the multivitamin/mineral formula.
Each Packet (5 Yellow Tablets) contains:
Lipo Soluble Amino Acid Mineral Complex1
Vitamin A (Palmitate) 12,500 I.U. Calcium (Amino Acid Chelate) 125 mg.
Vitamin E (d-Alpha Tocopherol) 100 I.U. Magnesium (Amino Acid Chelate) 400 mg
Vitamin D (Calciferol) 100 I.U. Iondine (Kelp) 150 mcg.
Hydro Soluble2 Iron (Amino Acid Chelate) 18 mg.
Folic Acid 400 mcg. Copper (Amino Acid Chelate) 500mcg.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine HCI) 25 mg. Zinc (Amino Acid Chelate) 25 mg.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 25 mg. Manganese 10 mg.
Vitamin B12 (Hydro
Cobal.Conc.)
62.5 mg. Potassium (Proteate) 50 mg.
Biotin 62.5 mg. Selenium (Amino Acid Chelate) 100 mcg.
Panththenic Acid (d-Cal Pan) 25 mg. Chromium (Amino Acid Chelate) 100 mcg.
Choline Bitartrate 313 mg. Enzyme Compounds
Inositol 25 mg. Amylase 25,000 NF Units
Para Amino Benzoic Acid 25 mg. Protease 7,500 NF units
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 25 mg. Lipase 800 NF Units
Natural Selected Rose Hips 500 mg. Pancreatine 5x 75 mg.
Bioflavornoid Comples (Lemon) 250 mg. Natural Whole Papaya 75 mg.
Rutin (Buckwheat) 25 mg. Natural Diatonaciaous Absorptive
Colloid 75 mg
Betain HCI 195 mg.
1. All water soluble vitamins were processed to ensure availability over an extended period (6 to 8 hours)
2. Processing by which the minerals are chelated with amino acids in order to ensure greater efficacy of
absorption and utilization.
Lipotropic Plus
Weight Loss/
Fat-Loss Formula
Lipotropic Plus is scientifically-engineered to assist in the breakdown,
distribution and burning (oxidation) of fatty acids. During exercise (particularly
cardiovascular) fatty acids are released from adipose tissue and are transported
through the blood to the working muscles where they are utilized for energy. The active ingredients actually accelerate the fat-burning process by breaking down fat cells into smaller particles (emulsification) to be used for fuel during exercise. This
breakdown or emulsification of fat cells into smaller particles is similar to how soap
breaks down grease on dishes.
Lipotropic Plus increases levels of energy and stamina during exercise while
providing resistance to fatigue.
Here’s a simple analogy that demonstrates the benefits of Lipotropic Plus.
Open a can of vegetable soup. Floating on the top are big fat globules and little fat
globules. Imagine they are your body-fat traveling through the bloodstream to your
muscle tissue where they will eventually be burned as fuel. The smaller fat globules will get there first because they travel more freely.
The Synergy Fitness Systems Lipotropic Formula contains a concentrated source of lipotropic factors that work synergistically to help maximize this process. Additionally, the Lipotropic Formula helps to increase levels of energy and stamina during exercise while providing resistance to fatigue.
Each 3 Caplets Contain:
L-Carnitine: 300 mg
Choline (Bitartrate): 250 mg
Trimethylglycine: 500 mg
L-Methionine: 100 mg
L-Glycine: 500 mg
Pyridoxal 5 Alpha
Ketoglutarate: 10 mg
Ingredient Summary
L-Carnitine
Carnitine is a vitamin-like nutrient and is essential for energy production and fat
metabolism. Carnitine’s major metabolic role is associated with the transport of long
chain fatty acids across the mitochondrial membranes, therefore stimulating the
oxidation of these substrates for metabolic energy.
Choline (Bitartrate)
Choline (Bitartrate) is considered one of the B-complex vitamins and functions
with inositol as a basic constituent of lecithin.Choline is associated primarily with the
utilization of fats and cholesterol in the body. Its main function is to prevent the
accumulation of fats in the liver and facilitate the movement of free fatty acids into the cells for utilization. In addition, choline plays an important role in the transmission of the nerve impulses and is essential for the health of the myelin sheaths which are principle components of the nerve fibers. Since choline helps to emulsify fats and cholesterol, it has also been shown to be useful in the treatment of atherosclerosis and hardening of the arteries.
L-Methionine
Methionine is an essential amino acid which participates in the formation of
nonprotein cellular constituents such as choline. Methionine is also the precursor of the nonessential amino acids cystine, carnitine, and taurine - all of which have widespread metabolic functions.
Trimethylglycine
Trimethylglycine is a naturally occurring metabolite and is manufactured in the
body when there are sufficient quantities of its dietary precursors choline and
methionine. Trimethylglycine donates its three methyl groups to a vital biochemical
process known as transmethylation. During this process eight amino acids are
transformed to more than 100 other specialized amino acids. Additionally, methyl
donors act as biochemical catalysts which enhance cellular reactions, therefore
promoting metabolic efficiency. Methyl donors also play a major role in the oxygenation of the blood; with more methyl groups available, more oxygen can be delivered to the muscles. Methyl donors such as trimethylglycine are also involved in the synthesis of protein and nucleic acid (DNA and RNA) and in maintaining the integrity of the nervous system.
L-Glycine
This amino acid serves at the basic nitrogen pool for the synthesis of
nonessential amino acids and is an important element in the structure of red blood
cells. Glycine is also required for the synthesis of creatine, an important source of
muscular energy and is also necessary for the biosynthesis of glucose, RNA, and DNA. The most recognized symptom of glycine deficiency is a loss of energy.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
Vitamin B6 is a water soluble vitamin and is required for the proper absorption of
vitamin B12, and for the production of hydrochloric acid and magnesium. Vitamin B6
helps linoleic acid function better in the body and plays a major role in the breakdown and utilization of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
In addition, vitamin B6 facilitates the release of glycogen from the liver and
skeletal muscles so that it can be used for energy. Vitamin B6 also helps to maintain
the balance of sodium and potassium, which regulate body fluids and promote the
normal functioning of the nervous system and skeletal muscle system.
Super L-Carnitine
Weight Loss/
Fat-Loss Formula
Super L-Carnitine is essential for fat burning. I.B. Fritz and K.T.N. Yue,
physiologists from the University of Michigan, discovered that Carnitine actually
accelerates the fat-burning process in the liver and muscles. Without it, fat is
unable to penetrate the walls of the mitochondria of the muscle cells. Carnitine is the shuttle that carries fat into your body’s furnaces (muscles) to be burned for energy. Super L-Carnitine increases the rate of fat utilization for fuel.
The richest natural sources of Carnitine are meats such as sheep, lamb and
beef. However, they’re also high in calories and saturated fats and would have to be
eaten in excessive quantities to supply the body with sufficient amounts of Carnitine. One serving of Super L-Carnitine is equal to one and one half pounds of beef without the calories and fat.
Here’s a simple analogy to demonstrate how Super L-Carnitine works. Imagine
your blood stream is a river. Your body-fat cells are little people in boats floating down the river to reach their final destination: The Muscle Hotel, (muscle tissue-where fat will be burned as fuel for energy). But, when they arrive, they find the door too heavy to open. Super L-Carnitine is the doorman to the Muscle Hotel. It allows your body-fat to more easily enter (permeate) your muscle tissue to be burned as fuel energy. L-Carnitine is a vitamin-like nutrient related to the vitamin-B family. It is a
physiological substance essential for energy production. This process takes place in
the mitochondria inside the cell. L-Carnitine is actually responsible for the
transportation of fatty acids into the cell. The primary function of Carnitine is to facilitate the transport of fatty acids from the cell’s cytoplasm across the mitochondria membrane to the interior of the mitochondria where oxidation occurs. (Fat-burning process.) Without carnitine as a carrier, the fatty acids are unable to penetrate the membrane of the mitochondria. This will result in a decreased rate of fat utilization and energy. L-Carnitine also helps to remove by-products of fatty acid metabolism and other toxic compounds from within the cells.
Each tablespoon (15cc) of Super L-Carnitine Formula contains:
L-Carnitine 500 mg
Pyridoxine HCI 5 MG
Chromium Polynicotinate 50 mcg
Carnitine is similar to choline and a close cousin to the amino acids. However,
unlike amino acids, L-carnitine is not used for protein synthesis. Carnitine was given “B vitamin” status because it has characteristics of the B-complex group (it contains
nitrogen and is highly water-soluble). Additionally, carnitine is not a vitamin since it can be biosynthesized. {Note: A vitamin by definition is a substance, which is essential to the body but cannot be produced by the body and must therefore be obtained in the diet}. Carnitine, like many biological molecules, is available in two forms: L-carnitine and DL-carnitine. These two forms, or isomers, are mirror images of each other. However, only the L-isomer is physiologically effective. DL-carnitine is a competitive inhibitor of L-carnitine in several metabolic processes. Only L-carnitine is found in natural foods (see “Dietary Sources of Carnitine”).
Origin and Biosynthesis
Carnitine was first isolated in 1905. Researchers, however, have just recently
discovered L-carnitine’s extensive metabolic attributes and its nutritional importance.
L-carnitine is a nonessential nutrient, however it can only be manufactured in the
presence of methionine, lysine, vitamin C, vitamin B6, niacin, and iron. The nutritional status of the individual, therefore, greatly influences the body’s ability to manufacture carnitine. The primary function of carnitine is to facilitate the transport of fatty acids from the cell’s cytoplasm across the mitochondrial membrane to the interior of the mitochondria where oxidation occurs.
Without carnitine as a carrier, the fatty acids are unable to penetrate the membrane of the mitochondria which results in a decreased rate of fat utilization and energy. L-carnitine also helps to remove the by-products of fatty acid metabolism and other toxic compounds from within the cells.
Exogenous carnitine can be obtained in one of two ways:
1. L-carnitine is normally obtained from dietary sources. Foods derived from animals
are generally rich in L-carnitine, whereas plant foods and vegetables contain little or
none. Meat is by far the richest source of L-Carnitine as is demonstrated on the
following list:
Total Content of L-Carnitine mg / 100 grams Raw Food
Sheep 210.00
Lamb 78.00
Beef 64.00
Pig 30.00
Rabbit 21.00
Chicken 7.50
Cow’s Milk 2.00
Eggs 0.80
Peanuts 0.10
*A vegetarian diet is typically low in L-carnitine and in the amino acids needed for its biosynthesis (Llysine
and L-methionine).
2. L-carnitine can also be obtained through dietary supplementation. Supplemental Lcarnitine
is usually available in a concentrated liquid form, or as part of a lipotropic
complex (dosages may vary).
Supplemental L-Carnitine and Athletic Performance
The results of recent research demonstrates the beneficial effects of
supplemental L-carnitine when used prior to strenuous physical activity. In a pilot study involving college students, subjects receiving 300 mg doses of L-carnitine experienced dramatic increases in aerobic capacity as determined by the MaxVO2 (maximal volume of oxygen consumed).
L-Carnitine and Cardiovascular Disease
As previously mentioned, L-carnitine’s primary role in the body is to transport
fatty acids across the mitochondrial membrane for beta oxidation. The ability of Lcarnitine to improve blood lipid profiles (LDL/HDL) is pronounced.
For example: When given to subjects suffering from hyperlipidemia, 900 mg per
day of supplemental L-carnitine reduced blood triglycerides from an initial value of 440 mg/dl to 186 mg/dl after eight weeks of treatment.
Treating individuals with Type II and Type IV hyperlipoproteinemia with three
grams of supplemental L-carnitine per day for 40 days resulted in substantial
decreases in plasma triglycerides as well as a decrease in the ratio of total
cholesterol/HDL cholesterol. L-Carnitine has also been shown to significantly lower triglycerides and raise HDL cholesterol in individuals receiving hemodialysis (the process of removing blood for purification before returning it to the body). Additionally, L-Carnitine has been shown to reduce free fatty acid levels in the arteries by two to three fold.
L-Carnitine Side Effects and Toxicity
Carnitine is completely safe, with the possible exception of mild diarrhea at very
high doses. The Life Sciences Research Office of the Federation of American
Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB), under contract with the Bureau of
Foods at the Food and Drug Administration, published a comprehensive review entitled “Health Effects of Dietary Carnitine” in 1983. They reported that in studies where 1 to 15 grams of L-carnitine were given as a normal supplement, the only side-effect was transient diarrhea. [NOTE: Large amounts of most substances will induce diarrhea due to an increase in osmotic pressure in the bowel].
The lethal dosage of carnitine in mice has been determined to be 8.9 grams per kilogram body weight when given
by subcutaneous injection (under the skin). For a 60 kilogram person, this would be equal to approximately 540
grams, or well over one pound! No oral lethal dosage has ever been reported. This may be contrasted to aspirin,
whose oral lethal dosage in mice is 1.1 gram per kilogram body weight. In humans, the oral consumption of 20
grams of aspirin is potentially lethal. Carnitine, therefore, is not only safer than aspirin, it is in fact one of the least
toxic substances on earth.
Suggested use: Take one (1) tablespoon for every 45 kg (100 lbs.) of body weight. Total dosage to be split before and after each exercise session. Use Super L- Carnitine in conjunction with a
lipotropic formula.
ChromeMate
Weight Loss/
Fat-Loss Formula
Chromium helps insulin metabolize fat, turn protein into muscle and convert
sugar into energy. ChromeMate®, a unique form of niacin-bound chromium, is
designed to optimize energy output. It accomplishes this by increasing the amount of glucose available for energy production nearly twenty-fold. It also is the “master” nutrient for controlling blood sugar, which in turn curbs sugar cravings. What’s more, a study at Auburn University showed that ChromeMate reduced LDL cholesterol by an average of 14%. In fact, ChromeMate has been awarded a patent for lowering cholesterol. Chromium deficiency can be caused by exercise (up to five times the normal rate), consumption of sugars and refined carbohydrates. Since most credible fat-loss programs include aerobic activity, ChromeMate supplementation is essential in order to recover chromium loss. Also, because it supports the conversion of food to energy and promotes metabolism.
There are two forms of chromium. The inexpensive stuff called picolinate and a
high-quality niacin-bound form know as polynicotinate. Again, the difference is quality. ChromeMate’s patented oxygen-coordinated, chromium-niacin complex is the most potent of all - over 18 times more potent than any other form of niacin-bound chromium. ChromeMate is absorbed and retained by the body 300% more than picolinate.
What You Should Know About Chromium
Chromium is the metal no body can afford to lose. Chromium, like iron, copper
and zinc, is one of 16 essential trace minerals your body needs to keep healthy and fit. And, for people overweight and out of shape, chromium may be the most precious metal of all. In its biological form, chromium helps insulin metabolize fat, turn protein into muscle and convert sugar into energy. In fact, chromium-active insulin increases the amount of glucose available for energy production nearly twenty fold. In other words, it helps optimize energy output so you feel healthy and alive.
Controls Blood Sugar Levels Chromium helps control blood sugar. It helps overcome sugar cravings, a problem many overweight people experience due to diets high in sugars and refined carbohydrates. It also helps level out the highs and lows of a high carbohydrate diet. Promoting a steady stream of available glucose for continuous, prolonged energy.
Chromium also plays an important role in controlling blood lipids, lowering
harmful LDL cholesterol levels and increasing beneficial HDL cholesterol. A recent
study showed that ChromeMate niacin-bound chromium lowered cholesterol an
average 14% and improved total cholesterol/HDL ratios by 7%.
Weight / Fat Loss Chromium is not a miracle diet aid. Losing weight safely and effectively–keeping it off — is best accomplished through proper exercise and diet, in which chromium plays a vital role. Adding ChromeMate to a person’s nutrition program supports the conversion of food to energy, promotes metabolism, and can serve as an important part of a complete fat-loss program.
Chromium Requirements for Specific Groups
Some research suggests chromium deficiency may be a widespread problem.
Many people, such a athletes, diabetics, mothers and the elderly are especially at risk. A lack of chromium can impair insulin function, inhibiting protein synthesis and energy production.
How the Body Loses Chromium
Chromium loss can occur due to exercise, eating sugars and refined
carbohydrates. Exercise is an important part of any fitness program, but it also
increases chromium losses - up to five times the normal rate following a strenuous
workout. And, consumption of sugars and refined carbohydrates, a major part of many menu plans, can increase chromium loss up to 300 percent. Pregnancy, diabetes and stress also cause the body to lose chromium.
Chromium and the Athlete
Insulin’s effect upon muscle development and energy production is vital to
athletic performance. Insulin is similar to growth hormone in its ability to stimulate
muscle growth and is of vital importance to the facilitation of glucose absorption.
Though insulin is generally associated with diabetes, it is in fact one of the body’s
principle metabolic hormones and plays a major role in weight control, cardiovascular health and many other vital biochemical functions.
Insulin’s effectiveness is dependent upon glucose tolerance factor (GTF)
chromium, which as a co-factor potentiates the action of insulin.
The nutritional status of chromium in athletes may be sub-optimal due to
strenuous physical activities such as weight training and endurance events.
Substantial mobilization and excretion of chromium has been observed in
athletes following prolonged endurance activities such as a six-mile run.
Athletes who consume large amounts of refined and processed foods are
further placed at a special risk of chromium deficiency due to the significant losses of
chromium during the food refining process.
Dr. Walter Mertz
In the late 1950’s, Dr. Walter Mertz, a U.S. Government Researcher, found that
animals fed chromium deficient torula yeast developed symptoms similar to diabetes. When the animals were fed chromium rich brewers yeast, however, the symptoms disappeared. Dr. Mertz’s discovery led to the identification of GTF Chromium as an organic trivalent chromium complex believed responsible for binding insulin to cell membrane receptor sites. It is at these sites that insulin transports blood sugar (glucose) and vital amino acids into the cell for protein synthesis and energy production. Each tablet contains: Chromium (Polynicotinate)* 200 mcg*ChromeMate®-GTF brand 100% organically bound trivalent chromium.
Suggested Use: Take one (1) tablet with a meal, up to three meals
Metabolic Optimizer
Super Sports
Athletic Drink
Synergy Fitness Systems Metabolic Optimizer, in actuality, is a Super high-performance sports athletic drink. This scientifically-designed and patented formula is one of the most precisely engineered nutritional delivery systems ever created. Here’s what’s most important. If you’re enrolled in a credible weight-management program (one that includes exercise), you know by now that it’s often difficult to consume enough high-quality, low-fat calories. This is where Synergy Fitness Systems Metabolic Optimizer is so helpful. If you’re simply not able to get enough calories in, you can enhance your menu with a great tasting drink. If you’re on a muscle building regimen, you absolutely must consume enough calories to recover and rebuild to achieve your goals. You might consider three drinks a day as a supplement to your specific menu plan. Best of all, Synergy Fitness Systems Metabolic Optimizer mixes easily and tastes terrific-not gritty or chalky-tasting. Synergy Fitness Systems; Metabolic Optimizer is a perfect balance of branched chain amino acids (L-Leucine, L-Valine, and L-Isoleucine) high energy carbohydrates, medium chain triglycerides, a super-high potency vitamin core, Pyridoxine Alpha-Ketoglutarate, special mineral complexes, electrolytes and antioxidants.
Each serving (33.75 grams) provides a concentrated eight (8) grams of the
highest quality peptide bonded amino acids available and 20 grams of carbohydrate.
These essential and non-essential amino acids are derived from milk protein sources
including whey solids, calcium caseinate, sodium caseinate, lactalbumin and egg
albumin, some of nature’s highest protein efficiency ration (P.E.R.) sources.
The Metabolic Optimizer Formula also includes: branched chain amino acids (LLeucine, L-Valine, and L-Isoleucine) energizing carbohydrate, and medium chain
tryglicerides (M.C.T.’s.) These specially processed nutrients provide alternative energy sources which help to minimize the breakdown of muscle tissue protein. This
nutritionally complete formula also contains Pyridoxine Alpha-Kettoglutarate, important coenzyme forms of the B-complex, vitamins, and a full complement of high-potency vitamin, special mineral complex, electrolytes, essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and other critical peak performance nutrients.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 level scoop (33.75 gm)
Servings per container: 33
One serving mixed with 6-8 oz. water
Calories 130
Protein 8 gm
Carbohydrate 20 gm
Fats (MCT’s) 2.5 gm
Cholesterol 0mg/gm
Sodium 160 mg
Potassium 380 mg
Branched Chain Amino Acids
Muscle Gain
Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA’s) play an integral part in the muscle
building process and are essential for energy production.
BCAA’s are different from amino acids in that they are metabolized in the
muscle, not the liver. As a result, weight training dramatically increases BCAA uptake, creating a higher demand for them. Since Branched Chain Amino Acids (Leucine, Valine and Isoleucine) are essential amino acids which cannot be made within the body, they must be supplied through foods and / or supplementation.
If you’re working out hard to gain lean muscle tissue, then, the Synergy Fitness Systems Branched Chain Amino Acid Formula may be right for you. This state-of-the-art formula plays a principle role in muscle recovery, muscle growth and energy maintenance. It accomplishes this by precisely balancing the 3 branched chain aminos, L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine and L-Valine along with a supporting amino acid complex. It also contains the highest grade chromium (polynicotinate) and vitamin B-6 to further enhance uptake. The Synergy Fitness Systems Branched Chain Amino Acid Formula was especially developed for fitness enthusiasts by top sport nutrition researchers including Dr. Edward Lieskovan-Pharm. D. / professor at University of Southern California; William Register-5 times Mr. America Finalist and Director of Services for Spor-Telesis, Inc., and John E. Logsdon, nutrition expert and developer of several highly-regarded nutrition programs. Its precise formulation is based on studies conducted by the National Academy of Science. Each BCAA tablet contains 600 mg of isolated free form and peptide bonded Branched Chain Amino Acids.
What You Should Know About Leucine, Isoleucine & Valine
Leucine, isoleucine, and valine are the branched chain amino acids that
comprise 70 percent of the available free nitrogen necessary for the synthesis of lean muscle tissue. It is critical that these three essential amino acids are accessible to the body during and after strenuous physical activity in order to reduce endogenous protein degradation. Leucine The undisputed preeminent amino acid, leucine not only builds muscle tissue, but also promotes the healing of wounded bone tissue and skin. Leucine has also been found to be helpful in lowering high levels of blood sugar, and detoxifying high ammonia counts in cells which have been produced by faulty amino acid metabolism (ketoaciduria). Isoleucine, This amino acid is essential not only for optimal growth in infants, but also to help maintain nitrogen equilibrium in adults. Isoleucine is necessary in the formation of red blood cells and is an important intermediary in the Kreb’s cycle of energy production.
Valine, In addition to working strongly with leucine to reduce ketoaciduria, valine is also used clinically to treat sever amino acid deficiencies (which are the result of
various drug-related addictions). Three of valine’s carbon atoms are used to
manufacture succinates, which in turn help isoleucine to work more efficiently
during cellular respiration. Vitamin B6, Vitamin B6 is a water soluble vitamin consisting of three related compounds: pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine. Vitamin B6 facilitates the conversion of stored liver and muscle glycogen into useable energy and is intimately involved in the active transport of amino acids from the intestinal mucosa into the cells for metabolism.
Chromium (polynicotinate) A pure niacin-bound form of chromium that works to increase the effectiveness of insulin. Insulin is required for transport of amino acids into the cell where they are used to build new muscle tissue. Each Branched Chain Amino Acid tablet contains 600 mg of isolated free form and peptide bonded branched chain amino acids. Seventy percent of the free nitrogen required for muscle tissue synthesis is derived from branched chain amino acids Valine, Leucine and Isoleucine.
Nutritional Information
BCAA Per 5 Tablets Per 10 Tablets
L-Isoleucine 750 mg 1500 mg
L-Leucine 1500 mg 3000 mg
L-Valine 750 mg 1500 mg
Vitamin 25 mg 50 mg
Chromium
Polynicotinate
50 mcg 100 mcg
In addition, a scientifically balanced amino acid complex has been added to
each BCAA tablet to further support the maintenance of lean muscle tissues and vigor during exercise.
Supporting Amino Acid Complex – Per five (5) Tablets
L-Alanine 210 mg L-Theronine 296 mg
L-Arginine 117 mg L-Tyrosine 133 mg
L-Histidine 87 mg L-Glycine 82 mg
L-Cystine 105 mg L-Methionine 97 mg
L-Tryptophan 54 mg L-Aspartic Acid 495 mg
L-Proline 263 mg L-Glutamic Acid 783 mg
L-Serine 226 mg L-Phenylalanine 144 mg
* L-Tryptophan in this product is derived from a natural source and completely safe.
Suggested use:
Take one tablet for every 25 lbs. of body weight. Total dosage to be split before and after
exercise.
Endurance Plus
Muscle Gain
Athletic Performance Formula
What is Endurance Plus?
Synergy Fitness Systems Endurance Plus with potent H.G.H. Releasing Factors is for athletes and fitness professionals who are in competition training (4 to 6 days a week). This formula is a sophisticated, non-steroidal complex of the most effective anabolic stimulants and energy enhancers available in supplement form. It contains an extraordinary combination of pharmaceutical grade (crystalline) free-form amino acids, energizing herbs and performance boosting nutrients. These ingredients work synergistically to enhance the body’s own natural secretion of growth hormone and provide support for the development of muscle tissue.
Physiologically, Endurance Plus helps to increase secretion of growth hormone,
accelerate muscle mass development, optimize cellular amino acid uptake and
utilization, increase fat metabolism. It’s ability to reduce accumulation of lactic
and pyruvic acid and increase energy and stamina is especially important to the long distance runner , cyclist and skier.
Which ingredients are included in the Endurance Plus Formula?
Endurance Plus contains pure pharmaceutical grade free form amino acids (Glutamine, Taurine, Ornithine, Arginine, Ornithine Alpha-Ketoglutarate & (N, N-Dimethylglycine). energizing herbs (Guarana Seed, Kola Nut, Korean Ginseng Root, Siberian Ginseng Root, Cayenne Pepper and Suma Root) and special performance boosting nutrients (Ferulic Acid, Chromium Polynicotinate, Potassium Magnesium Aspartate and PAK (Pyridoxine Alpha-Ketoglutarate).
What does Endurance Plus do?
When used as recommended Endurance Plus can help accelerate muscle growth
and development by affecting the following physiological processes:
1) Increased secretion of growth hormone is stimulated by Glutamine and OKG
(Ornithine Alpha-Ketogutarate). Ornithine and Arginine also stimulate the pituitary
gland to produce more growth hormone.
2) Accelerate muscle mass and development with Glutamine and Taurine, the
most abundant free amino acids in muscle tissue. Glutamine alone comprises over
50% of the free form amino acids in muscle tissue.
3) Optimize cellular amino acids uptake & utilization (muscle growth) with
chromium. Chromium also works synergistically with Insulin to help cells maximize
the uptake & utilization of carbohydrates and fat for energy.
This data is intended for education and information, not medical advice. Please consult your physician if you have questions about your health.
4) Increase fat metabolism with Taurine, OKG and N,N- Dimethylglycine. Endurance Plus also enhances the release of growth hormone which in-turn, accelerates the metabolism (burning) of fats.
5) Reduce the accumulation of lactic & pyruvic acid with PAK, which helps,
minimizes muscle-fatiguing effects of strenuous exercise & training.
6) Increase energy and stamina by providing the body with energizing herbs
including: Guarana Seed, Kola Nut, Korean and Siberian Ginseng Root, Cayenne
Pepper & Suma Root. Chromium Polynicotinate Chromium is an essential trace mineral, which as a co-enzyme potentiates the action of insulin. Chromium’s primary role in the body is to bind insulin to cell membranes, therefore facilitating nutrient utilization. Insulin’s effect upon muscle development and energy production is vital to athletic performance. Athletes, however, may experience impaired insulin functions as a result of exercise-induced chromium loss combined with marginal chromium intake.
EFFECTS OF INSULIN ON PROTEIN METABOLISM AND GROWTH
In the hours following a meal, carbohydrates, fats, and protein are available in the
circulatory system. These nutrients are comprised of glucose, triglycerides, and amino acids. In order for glucose and amino acids to be utilized, insulin is required. Though the process in which insulin facilitates the utilization of amino acids is not understood as well as the absorption of glucose and triglycerides, the following information includes the results of the most current research regarding the anabolic effects of insulin.
1. Insulin enhances active transport of amino acids into the cells. Among
the amino acids most strongly transported are the branched chain amino acids
(valine, leucine, and isoleucine). Insulin, as well as growth hormone, is capable of
increasing the uptake of amino acids into cells.
2. Insulin has a direct affect on ribosomes, therefore increasing translation
of messenger RNA and the formation of new proteins. In some unexplained
manner, insulin activates the ribosomal machinery. In the absence of insulin, the
ribosomes simply cease functioning. It appears as if the insulin operates an “on-off”
mechanism within the ribosomes.
3. Over an extended period of time, insulin increases the rate of translation
of DNA within the cell nuclei, therefore enhancing the production of RNA. Within the cell, insulin also enhances the production of new DNA, thus increasing the
reproduction of cells. These combined effects on cell nuclei stimulate additional protein synthesis.
4. Insulin also inhibits the breakdown of muscle tissue by decreasing the
rate of amino acid release from the cells. This process seems to be a result
of insulin’s ability to reduce the normal degradation of protein by hydrolytic enzymes
(produced by lysosomes).
5. Insulin depresses the rate of gluconeogenesis (conversion of amino
acids and fats into glucose) which takes place in the liver. This is accomplished as a result of insulin’s ability to decrease the activity of the enzymes that promote gluconeogenesis. Since amino acids may be utilized by the liver for the synthesis of glucose (gluconeogenesis), suppressing this process directly enhances the amino acid sparing effect, thus inhibiting the atrophy of lean muscle tissue. Therefore, in the absence of insulin, lean tissue breakdown accelerates, protein synthesis is inhibited, and large quantities of amino acids are released into the blood stream to be deaminated for energy.
Potassium Magnesium Aspartate
Potassium magnesium aspartate has the ability to enhance the production of ATP
molecules and promote the utilization of fats for energy during exercise. As a result, the sparing action on glycogen is estimated to be as much as 50 percent, thus allowing the muscles to work longer at increased levels of intensity.
Ferulic Acid
Ferulic acid is the primary active ingredient found in gamma oryzanol
(a plant sterol extracted from rice bran oil), which has been shown to promote
significant levels of lean muscle tissue and strength in weight-trained athletes.
Ferulic acid is approximately 30 times greater in bioavailability than gamma oryzanol, and seems to elicit pituitary hormonal responses which are 17 to 133 times greater than gamma oryzanol. These hormone responses include the stimulation of
somatotropin (human growth hormone) and norepinephrine, and the enhancement of
endorphin release. Overall, ferulic acid seems to enhance strength, muscle recovery,
lipolysis, and nutrient utilization.
Glutamine, Taurine, OKG (Ornithine Alpha-Ketoglutarate), Ornithine, Arginine,
PAK (Pyridoxine Alpha Ketoglutarate) and N,N-Dimethyl glycine
These ingredients work synergistically to enhance the body’s own natural secretion of growth hormone, reduce the accumulation of Lactic & Pyruvic Acid which helps
minimize muscle- fatiguing effects of strenuous exercise and provide support for
development of muscle tissue.
Ginseng
Ginseng improves endurance. Studies suggest that Ginseng improves athletic
performance by delaying fatigue. Other studies suggest that Ginseng spares glycogen and increases oxidation of free fatty acids. That is, it reduces the body’s use of it’s limited store of glycogen and increases use of the much larger store of body fat.
Guarana Concentrate
Guarana is a gentle excitant and serviceable where the brain is irritated or depressed by
mental exertion or where there is fatigue or exhaustion. It has the same chemical
composition as caffeine, and the same physiological action.
Studies suggest that caffeine increases the use of free fatty acids for fuel,
thereby sparing glycogen. It also raised the lactate threshold in relation to workload,
suggesting that there was less build-up of lactic acid
How do I get the best results with Endurance Plus?
It is very important to use Endurance Plus as recommended. Serious athletes that train 3-6 times each week and utilize Endurance Plus with each workout generally obtain best results.
Suggested use:
Take one (1) capsule for every 16 kg (35 lbs.) of body weight. Take 30 minutes prior to your workout preferably with your Branched Chain Amino Acid Formula. Endurance Plus works best when taken on an empty stomach.
Six capsules contain:
Chromium Polynicotinate 100 mcg
Potassium Magnesium Aspartate 400 mg
Glutamine 2,000 mg
Taurine 1,000 mg
Ornithine 100 mg
Arginine 500 mg
Ferulic Acid (Gamma Orzanol) 50 mg
PAK (Pyridoxine Alpha Ketoglutarate) 50 mg
OKG (L-Ornithine Alpha Ketoglutarate) 25 mg
DMG (N,N-Dimethyl glycine) 50 mg
Energizing Herb Complex: Guarana (22% caffeine),
Kola Nut (25% caffeine), Korean & Siberian
Ginseng, Cayenne Pepper & Suma)
1,200 mg
Super Creatine
Muscle Gain
Athletic Performance Formula
What is SUPER CREATINE?
SUPER CREATINE is a powdered performance drink mix that combines an ultrapure form of creatine monohydrate called PhosMylene with a proprietary high glycemic complex called GlyceMax to provide for superior absorption and uptake of Creatine. Super Creatine also contains a unique proprietary complex of performance enhancing accessory ingredients to further boost and maximize the effectiveness of the product.
Why is SUPER CREATINE better than ordinary Creatine Monohydrate?
An insulin dependent process mediates creatine uptake in the muscle tissue. In order to maximize the uptake of Creatine, Super Creatine has been formulated in a special proprietary high glycemic base containing an optimal blend of simple sugars, which stimulate the release of insulin. Super Creatine also contains Chromium Polynicotinate and Vanadyl Sulfate to optimize the insulin response at the cellular level.
What effect does SUPER CREATINE have on cellular creatine levels?
When used as directed, Super Creatine can help maximize intercellular levels of high energy Creatine Phosphate to provide for rapid and optimal ATP re-synthesis. The rapid recycling of high energy ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) from energy depleted ADP (Adenosine Diphosphate) allows for more intense, powerful and explosive muscle contractions and more rapid and complete recovery between movements.
What is so unique about SUPER CREATINE?
Super Creatine is a very unique high performance Creatine formulation that contains:
1) 7.5 grams of pure Creatine Monohydrate per serving in the form of
PhosMylene, an ultra pure and highly bioavailable form of Creatine.
2) A proprietary high glycemic complex called GlyceMax that increases the uptake of Creatine by stimulating the release of insulin. This specially processed high glycemic complex contains highly purified dextrose, natural cane sugar & a blend of short chain dextrins.
3) Muscle sparing L-Taurine and L-Glutamine to help promote & optimize lean
muscle mass development during intense workouts.
4) Chromium Polynicotinate and Vanadyl Sulfate to help optimize the uptake of
Creatine and to support the development of lean muscle mass.
5) Sodium to enhance the rapid and complete absorption of Creatine.
6) Appropriately blend of Phosphate Substrates including: Magnesium Phosphate, Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Magnesium Glycerolphosphate and
Sodium Glycerolphosphate, to promote oxidative phosphorylation, critical to the
endogenous formation of ATP.
What effect will Super Creatine have on training and performance?
When used as directed, Super Creatine will allow athletes to train harder with greater
intensity and frequency. Body builders and weight lifters will benefit from greater peak strength and torque and will be able to increase both the amount of weight used and the number of repetitions (sets) performed. Strength and speed athletes (track and field, martial artists, swimmers and tennis players) will all benefit from more intense training, more rapid recovery, and more powerful and explosive peak performance movement.
How do I get the best results with SUPER CREATINE?
During loading phase take (1) scoop (50 grams) of Super Creatine (2-3) times daily.
Loading phase may last (1-2) weeks. Maintenance phase requires (1-2) scoops daily
and dose should be taken before and after intense training. When mixed into 12-16 oz. of water, Super Creatine provides optimal Creatine supplementation in a delicious citrus flavored drink. Super Creatine requirements vary & dose should be individualized for optimal results.
Serving size: 1 scoops (50 grams) or
4 heaping tablespoons contain:
Calories 160
Carbohydrates (sugars as Glycemax) 38.0 gm
Creatine Monohydrate 7.5 gm
L-Taurine 2.0 gm
L-Glutamine 0.5 gm
Sodium 50 mg
Protein 2.0 gm
Phosphorus 20 mg
Magnesium 20 mg
Chromium polynicotinate 20 mcg
Potassium 20 mg
Vanadyl Sulfate 1 mg
Further Discussion on Creatine Monohydrate
During high intensity anaerobic training your energy requirements are met by
metabolic processes which do not require oxygen consumption. The phosphagens
(adenosine triphosphate and creatine phosphate - ATP and CP for short) are your
immediate sources of muscle energy. However, the phosphagen pool is very limited,
and can only sustain a brief anaerobic burst of muscle contraction. Within 1.26
seconds of maximum muscle’s ATP is derived from creatine phosphate breakdown.
By the time your muscle has contracted for a period of 2.52 seconds, 50% of your ATP comes from creatine phosphate.
Continuing beyond six seconds, your creatine phosphate content diminishes
radically, your ATP diminishes, and acidosis — a build-up of lactic acid — begins to
severely hinder work. It’s pretty obvious then, that your inability to generate maximum muscle contraction after six seconds or so stems from several factors, one important one being creatine phosphate depletion. By 1970, the view was that decreased creatine phosphate was the main contributory factor in fatigue limiting maximum force output (Spande &Schottelius, 1970). More recently, with the aid of nuclear magnetic resonance imaging techniques, it was discovered that increased lactic acid concentrations and creatine phosphate content were part of an overall picture of what causes muscle fatigue. In 1984, Swedish scientists Eric Hultman and Hans Sjobolm reported that anaerobic power — the ability to continue maximal work — stems from several factors, including:
1. A lowering of your intramuscular pH — your cellular environment becomes
too acidic from the buildup of lactic acid.
2. The regeneration of ATP is slowed below a critical threshold necessary to
maintain contraction. You’re using up your ATP too quickly during intense
muscle contraction for re-synthesized ATP to be effective in maintaining
contraction. Mind you, all of these enzymatic reactions are taking place in seconds. Pushing heavy weights for 8-10 reps and 5-6 sets (for example) reduces your intracellular environment to a junk pile of metabolic wastes and enzymatic poisons.
The critical question for all anaerobic athletes-especially bodybuilders — is
whether there is a way of improving anaerobic power. There is. Highly trained athletes are known to be capable of tolerating lactic acid levels as much as 30 percent higher than untrained individuals. It’s certain that improved ability to re-synthesize ATP and reduce lactic acid buildup will contribute to improved anaerobic strength.
Creatine phosphate (CP3) can not be used as nutritional supplements because
they cannot be absorbed intact. The molecules are too big. So, you have to take them apart first. Once these important molecules are disassembled, they are absorbed into your bloodstream. But, there’s no guarantee that they are going to be reconstructed inside your muscle cells. Creatine monohydrate, on the other hand, is absorbed intact, and goes to your muscle tissue, where it contributes to your muscle’s supply of creatine phosphate. Remember, CP is needed to re-synthesize ATP. If you’re serious about your training, you’ll begin to get acquainted with your most important attribute — your anaerobic threshold. It is this attribute that will give you the edge you need in gaining both strength and size, and improve your ability to recover from your workouts.
References: Hatfield. F.C. (lOd.) Fitness; The complete Guide (2nd Fdition). lnt’l Sports Sciences Assn. (1993),
Hultman. E. & Sjoholm H. (1983b) Substrate availability in H.G. Knuttgen. J.A Vogel. & I. Poortmans (Eds.)
International Series on Sport Sciences. Biochemistry of Exercise (Vol. 13, pp. 63-75)., Hatfield F.C. (1993) Muscular
Development (pp. 120-l22)., Spande, J.E., & Schottedius, BA (1970). Chemical basis of fatigue in isolated mouse
soleus muscle. American Journal Physiology, 1-219, 1490-1495
Antioxidant
Specialty Formula
Synergy Fitness Systems, Super Antioxidant Formula is specially combined in an all natural synergistic base of select herbs, bioflavonoids and all natural ingredients.
Why Antioxidants Are Important
The word “antioxidant” comes from the Greek “anti,” meaning “against,” plus
“oxys,” referring to oxidation or worse yet, corrosion. So, antioxidants are substances that work against Oxidation/Corrosion. In your body, certain oxygen molecules, called free radicals, are normally produced by your body’s own metabolism. But too many free radicals can cause problems. Many factors can cause your body to produce more free radicals than are needed. These may include smoking, drinking alcohol, too much fat in your diet, too much sun, even too much exercise, and too many pollutants in the air you breathe. When your body produces too many free radicals, the “extra” free radicals prey on healthy molecules. Electrons normally exist in pairs. But free radicals have an unpaired electron. So they “raid” other molecules in your body to get an electron to pair up with, leaving the raided molecule short an electron. This causes changes in molecules (oxidation) that can eventually lead to disease.
Antioxidants prevent this process by releasing unpaired electrons to
“neutralize” the harmful, excess free radicals (which then do not need to “raid” healthy molecules and cause oxidation). Free radicals are simply extremely reactive molecules, created as a waste by-product by the body’s metabolic processes. Free radicals are so destructive that they are now regarded as primary agents of degeneration and death in nearly all living things, and have been shown to be responsible for the initiation of heart disease, aging, cancer, and other degenerative diseases. What antioxidants do is simply neutralize the free radicals, reducing their ability to damage the cells. As a part of their normal function, cells make toxic molecules called free radicals. A free radical is a damaged molecule — one that is missing an electron.
Because the free-radical molecule “wants” its full complement of electrons, it reacts
with any molecule from which it can take an electron. By taking an electron from
certain key components in the cell, such as fat, protein or DNA molecules, free
radicals damage cells. Antioxidants that occur naturally in your body, or are obtained from certain foods may block some of this damage by donating electrons to stabilize and neutralize the harmful effects of the free radicals. Antioxidants can scavenge free radicals before they cause damage, or prevent oxidative damage from spreading out. The antioxidant defense systems in the human body are extensive and consist of multiple layers that protect at different sites and against different types of free radicals. An important part of the intracellular antioxidant defense systems are antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase, and peroxidases. The enzyme SOD dismutates two molecules of O2*-per reaction cycle, i.e., oxidizes one molecule of O2*- to O2 and, with the electron released during this oxidation process, reduces a second O2*- molecule to H2O2 ( 2O2*- + 2H+ O2 + H2O2). In addition to these antioxidant enzymes, there are several small molecule antioxidants that also play an important role in antioxidant defense systems, particularly in the extracellular space, where antioxidant enzymes are absent or present in small quantities only. The small molecule antioxidants can be separated into lipid-soluble and water-soluble antioxidants. The lipid-soluble antioxidants are localized to membranes and lipoproteins, whereas the water-soluble ones are present in extracellular and intracellular fluids. Antioxidants have been found to slow, block or reverse oxidative changes in body substances and cells. For example, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) prevents the conversion of nitrates (from tobacco smoke, smog, bacon, lunch meats, & some vegetables) into cancer-causing substances. Vitamin E retards cellular aging due to oxidation. It also helps to block oxidation that converts LDL cholesterol from a form that stays in the blood to a form that can stick to and clog arteries (atherosclerotic plaque buildups). Natural and synthetic antioxidants are added to food to prevent undesirable deterioration. Foods preserved with antioxidants include vegetable oils, bread, and cheese. Antioxidants are also frequently applied to the packaging materials of cereals and nuts. Basically, antioxidants have the ability to trap organic free radicals and/or deactivate excited oxygen molecules. Practically speaking, they play a significant
role in the prevention of aging, atherosclerosis (heart disease), certain types of
cancer, cataracts, inflammatory-immune injuries / auto-immune diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, lupus), ARDS (Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome), AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), etc.
Glucosamine Complex
Specialty Formula
Joint Support / Complex
What is Glucosamine Complex?
Glucosamine Complex is a potent scientifically bioengineered formulation of
specialized, all natural Mucopolysaccharides (Glucosaminoglycans & Proteoglycans), related joint & connective tissue precursor materials, Natural Proteolytic Enzymes, MSM (Methyl Sulfonyl Methane) an Isolated Amino Acid (dl-Phenylalatine), & a specialized blend of synergistic herbs.
What effect does Glucosamine complex have on the human body?
Scientific research & double blind clinical trials strongly suggests that
supplementation with glucosamine can result in reduced pain, increased joint flexibility, and restored articular function among individuals suffering from osteoarthritic conditions. At least one study suggests that this effect may be stronger than that of traditional medical treatment with the drug Ibuprofen (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent), which simply mask symptoms, and may actually facilitate the progression of degenerative joint conditions, glucosamine actually helps the body to rebuild the damaged cartilage, resulting in the restoration of articular function.
What does Glucosamine Complex do in specific terms?
Scientific evidence suggests that the ingredients in Glucosamine Complex may
promote the following effects:
1) Glucosamine Sulfate, N-Acetyl Glucosamine & Chondrotin Sulfate are
building blocks of cartilage & can help the body to rebuild damaged cartilage when
given in supplemental form.
2) Reduction in pain & inflammation can be manifested through the use of anti-inflammatory enzymes (Peptidase & Bromelain) & anti-inflammatory herbs
(Licorice, Yucca & Devils Claw), MSM (Methyl Sulfonyl Methane) and the pain
modulating amino acid dl-Phenylalanine.
3) Increased blood flow to the joints can be stimulated by the use of Bosewillia
Serrata, an ancient Indian Herb from the Ayurveda system.
4) Horsetail herb can improve the health of these tissues by serving as a
source of calcium, various minerals, and a highly absorbable form of Silica (Silica
promotes collagen formation and bone growth).
5) Improve recovery time after exercise & training by reducing pain and
inflammation and by speeding up the repair of connective tissues.
Is Glucosamine a drug?
Absolutely not. Glucosamine and other ingredients in Glucosamine Complex are
classified as nutritional supplements. Like most nutritional supplements, these
specialized high potency nutrients help to promote good health and may actually help the body resist the negative effects of degenerative joint & connective tissue conditions or damage caused by the overuse (due to hard training, sports, or frequent exercise) of these vital but delicate tissues.
Who should use Glucosamine Complex?
Supplementation with Glucosamine Complex may be helpful to those who
suffer from degenerative joint & connective tissue conditions because of the natural
aging process, osteoarthritic disease or the overuse of these tissues due to sports,
training or exercise.
How do I get the best results with Glucosamine Complex?
Take (4) Glucosamine Complex capsules daily for regular maintenance
supplementation. During periods of heavy exercise, training, or activity, take two or four (2-4) capsules two or three (2-3) times daily.
Four (4) capsules contain:
Glucosamine 1,500 mg
Chondrotin Sulfate 250 mg
MSM (methyl sulfonl methane 400 mg.
DL-Phenylalanine 250 mg.
Enzyme blend (peptidase &
bromelain conc.)
200 mg.
Vitamin C 120 mg.
Green Lipped Mussel 60 mg.
Tumeric Seed 60 mg.
Quercetin 40 mg.
Manganese 5.0 mg
Synergistic Herbal Complex
(Boswellia Gum,Horsetail Herb,Licorice
Root, Yucca Root & Devils Claw Tuber)
300 mg.
Who hasn’t experienced joint pain during their lifetime? Everyone from
sedentary bookworms to mailmen to NFL linebackers has paid the toll of a too-long day in the form of knee, ankle or hip soreness. Or maybe you’re one of 20 to 40 million Americans who suffer from osteoarthritis, where the normally elastic cartilage between bones deteriorates, allowing your bones to grind together, causing stiffness, pain, fluid build-up and inflammation. If so, you’re probably no stranger to ibuprofen, the anti-inflammatory agent found in over-the-counter pain relievers such as Advil. You may have even heard of an organic alternative called glucosamine sulfate that offers pain relief without the side effects of ibuprofen, which can include gastrointestinal bleeding.
Glucosamine sulfate is a synthetic version of a natural compound used by the
body to build cartilage. It is made from the raw materials chitin and chitosan, which are found in shellfish such as crab, clam and shrimp shells. Glucosamine stimulates cells to produce glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans, the building blocks of cartilage, in order to bring about the repair and maintenance of the body’s joints.
Chondroitin sulfate, another major component of cartilage, has been said by
New York Times columnist Jane Brody and Jason Theodosakis, author of The Artist’s Cure (St. Martin’s Press), to work well in combination with glucosamine.
A study presented by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons found that
a combination of 2,000 mg of glucosamine and 1,600 mg of chondroitin relieved
symptoms of osteoarthritis in many patients. For this reason, glucosamine and
chondroitin are often sold together.
“The main problem with glucosamine is that its long-term effectiveness and
safety are unknown,” writes Mark Adams in the scientific journal, Lancet, echoing the
central criticism against the supplement. Adams and other health care professionals
cite the fact that since osteoarthritis is a long-term (10 to 30 years) condition,
glucosamine must be tested over longer periods of time. Until now, studies have only
focused on a period of 4 to 6 weeks. It should also be noted that glucosamine has not been shown to be effective in the treatment of inflammatory arthritis, which involves the actual loss of cartilage in joints.
But for the athlete, who is interested in the relief of temporary pain from overexertion
and in preventing osteoarthritis down the road, glucosamine offers hope.
“Glucosamine sulfate is the only compound clinically proven to support healthy cartilage and joint function,” says Terry Lemerond of Enzymatic Therapy in Wisconsin. With so many forms of glucosamine on the market, including glucosamine hydrochloride and n-acetylglucosamine, which one should you take? That’s a question for your doctor. Glucosamine products are most effective if you have a mild-tomoderate condition. If you’re experiencing intense joint pain, consult your physician. And don’t forget the other, even more natural remedies for osteoarthritis and joint pain: proper exercise, weight management and a healthy diet.
What You Should Know About Protein
Nutritional products that contain protein (e.g., amino acid tabs, protein powders, BCAA’s, etc.) are probably the most misunderstood of all nutritional supplements.
However, there has been a recent renewal in the popularity of such products. Protein
supplementation is one of the most effective ways to receive high quality nutrients with little or no caloric value. People supplement their nutritional programs with protein for a variety of reasons. Heart patients are often urged by their doctors to use protein supplementation as a source of low fat, life-sustaining protein. Individuals interested in weight/fat-loss can also benefit from the low-calorie, high nutritional value of protein supplements. Additionally, underweight men, women, and children can benefit from the use of calorie dense protein drink mixes.
Since protein supplements are easily digested and absorbed in the intestine, they
rate as one of the most effective and expedient methods of supplying anabolic
substrates for immediate availability to the body tissues.
Two Classifications of Protein
Dietary protein is basically divided into two classifications: Complete protein
sources, commonly referred to as Class I Proteins, include all animal proteins (e.g.,
beef, chicken, fish, etc.) and dairy products (e.g., eggs, milk, cheese, etc.). Class I
Protein sources provide all of the essential and nonessential amino acids necessary for proper tissue growth and metabolism. Additionally, Class I Protein sources have been found to have a high level of nitrogen retention or biological value (BV) in the body. Class II Protein sources include vegetables, nuts, grains, seeds, and legumes. When combined correctly, these foods offer a complete source of protein. Class II Protein sources, however, are typically lower in biological value (B.V.), net protein utilization (N.P.U.), and protein efficiency rate (P.E.R.). These values are developed and determined by nutritionists to measure the protein quality of various foods based upon their amino acid composition.
Biological Value (B.V.): The percentage of absorbed nitrogen retained in the body.
Net Protein Utilization (N.P.U.): Includes the biological value and the degree of the food protein’s digestibility.
Protein Efficiency Ratio: (P.E.R.): This is based on the weight gain of a growing test animal divided by its protein intake over a study period of about 10 days. The U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance of Class I Protein for a 150 pound male is 45 grams per day. If the same 150 pound male obtained his protein from Class II Protein sources exclusively, his daily protein requirement for Class II protein
Sources would be 65 grams per day.
Several protein drink mixes available today are primarily comprised of
carbohydrates and contain only 20 percent of Class II protein. When these protein drink mixes are combined with the amount of milk suggested in the mixing instructions, the percentage and quality of the protein increases greatly. This process allows the protein manufacturers to deceptively label these products.
All protein drink mixes and amino acid formulas are derived from
Class I Protein sources. When purchasing a protein drink mix, the product should be examined for:
The type of protein or its classification.
The amount of protein per serving.
The U.S. R.D.A. percentage of protein per serving.
Always keep in mind that in order for a protein’s amino acids to be available for
the body’s cells, the protein must be fully digested. The greater the volume of protein
consumed and the lower its N.P.U., the more energy the body will require to properly
digest it, thus the longer it will take for the amino acids to become available to the body tissues. Generally when food is digested, it takes approximately four to five hours for the nutrients to leave the small intestine and move to the target areas (i.e., amino pools, body tissues, etc.) where the amino acids are most needed. With a high quality anabolic drink mix, however, this process should only require one hour.
24 ReasonsWhy You Might Consider…
Vitamin & Mineral Supplements
Many people believe that eating a well balanced diet provides all the vitamins
and minerals necessary for good health. In ideal circumstances, this is the case, but in reality there are many reasons why you need vitamin supplements to cope with living in the 20th & 21st century environment. Taking vitamins when required is a safe method of optimizing your dietary sources of nutrients, providing that you follow the instructions on product labels.
1. POOR DIGESTION
Even when your food intake is good, inefficient digestion can limit your body’s
uptake of vitamins. Some common causes of inefficient digestion are not chewing well enough and eating too fast. Both of these result in larger than normal food particle size, too large to allow complete action of digestive enzymes. Many people with dentures are unable to chew as efficiently as those with a full set of original teeth.
2. HOT COFFEE, TEA AND SPICES
Habitual drinking of liquids that are too hot, or consuming an excess of irritants
such as coffee, tea or pickles and spices can cause inflammation of the digestive
linings, resulting in a drop in secretion of digestive fluids and poorer extraction of
vitamins and minerals from food.
3. ALCOHOL
Drinking too much alcohol is known to damage the liver and pancreas which are
vital to digestion and metabolism. It can also damage the lining of the intestinal tract
and adversely affect the absorption of nutrients, leading to sub-clinical malnutrition.
Regular heavy use of alcohol increases the body’s need for the B-complex vitamins,
particularly thiamin, niacin, pyridoxine, folic acid and vitamins B12, A and C as well as the minerals zinc, magnesium and calcium. Alcohol affects availability, absorption and metabolism of nutrients.
4. SMOKING
Smoking too much tobacco is also an irritant to the digestive tract and increases
the metabolic requirements of Vitamin C, by at least 30 mg per cigarette over and
above the typical requirements of a non-smoker. Vitamin C which is normally present
in such foods as cabbage, onions, oranges, and grapefruit, is rapidly oxidized once
these fruits are cut, juiced, cooked or stored in direct light or near heat. Vitamin C is
important to the immune function.
5. LAXATIVES
Overuse of laxatives can result in poor absorption of vitamins and minerals from
food, by hastening the intestinal transit time. Paraffin and other mineral oils increase
losses of fat soluble vitamins A, E and K. Other laxatives used in excess can cause
large losses of minerals such as potassium, sodium and magnesium.
6. FAD DIETS
Bizarre diets that miss out on whole groups of foods can be seriously lacking in
vitamins. Even the popular low fat diets, if taken to an extreme, can be deficient in
vitamins A, K and E. Vegetarian diets, which exclude meat and other animal sources, must be very skillfully planned to avoid vitamin B12 deficiency, which may lead to anemia.
7. OVERCOOKING
Lengthy cooking or reheating of meat and vegetables can oxidize and destroy
heat susceptible vitamins such as the B-complex, C and E. Boiling vegetables leaches the water soluble vitamins B-complex and C as well as many minerals. Light steaming is preferable. Some vitamins, such as vitamin B6 can be destroyed by irradiation from microwaves.
8. FOOD PROCESSING
Freezing food containing vitamin E can significantly reduce its levels once
defrosted. Foods containing vitamin E exposed to heat and air can turn rancid. Many
common sources of vitamin E, such as bread and oils are nowadays highly processed, so that the vitamin E content is significantly reduced or missing totally. Vitamin E is an antioxidant which defensively inhibits oxidative damage to all tissues. Other vitamin losses from food processing include vitamin B1 and C.
9. CONVENIENCE FOODS
A diet overly dependent on highly refined carbohydrates, such as sugar, white
flour and white rice, places greater demand on additional sources of B-complex
vitamins to process these carbohydrates. An unbalanced diet contributes to such
conditions as irritability, lethargy and sleep disorders.
10. ANTIBIOTICS
Some antibiotics although valuable in fighting infection, also kill off friendly
bacteria in the gut, which are necessary for the absorption of B-complex vitamins
through the intestinal walls. Such deficiencies can result in a variety of nervous
conditions, therefore it may be advisable to supplement with B-complex vitamins when on a lengthy course of broad spectrum antibiotics.
11. FOOD ALLERGIES
The omission of whole food groups from the diet, as in the case of individuals
allergic to gluten or lactose, can mean the loss of significant dietary sources of nutrients such as thiamin, riboflavin or calcium.
12. CROP NUTRIENT LOSSES
Some agricultural soils are deficient in trace elements. Decades of intensive
agriculture can overwork and deplete soils, unless all the soil nutrients, including trace elements, are regularly replaced. This means that food crops can be depleted of nutrients due to poor soil management. In one U.S. Government survey, levels of
essential minerals in crops were found to have declined by up to 68 percent over a four year period in the 1970’s.
13. ACCIDENTS & ILLNESS
Burns can lead to a loss of protein and essential trace nutrients such as
vitamins and minerals. Surgery increases the need for zinc, vitamin E and other
nutrients involved in the cellular repair mechanism. The repair of broken bones will be retarded by an inadequate supply of calcium and vitamin C and conversely enhanced by a full dietary supply. Infection also places high demand on the nutritional resources of zinc, magnesium and vitamins B5, and B6.
14. STRESS
Chemical, physical and emotional stresses can increase the body’s
requirements for vitamins B2, B5 B6 and C. Air pollution increases the requirements for vitamin E.
15. P.M.S.
Research has demonstrated that up to 60 percent of women suffering from
symptoms of premenstrual tension, such as headaches, irritability, bloatedness, breast tenderness, lethargy and depression can benefit from supplementation with vitamin B6.
16. TEENAGERS
Rapid growth spurts such as in the teenage years, particularly in girls, place
high demands on nutritional resources to underwrite the accelerated physical,
biochemical and emotional development in the age group. Data from the U.S.A. Ten
State Nutrition Survey (in 1968-70 covering a total of 24,000 families and 86,000
individuals) showed that between 30 - 50 percent of adolescents aged 12 to 16 had
dietary intakes below two-thirds of the recommended daily averages for vitamin A, C,
calcium and iron.
17. PREGNANT WOMEN
Pregnancy creates higher than average demands for nutrients, to ensure
healthy growth of the baby and comfortable confinement for the mother. Nutrients that generally need to be increased during pregnancy include the B-complex vitamins: B1, B2, B3, B6, folic acid, B12, as well as vitamins A, D, and E. In addition to these vitamins, nutrients such as minerals calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and phosphorous should also be increased. The Ten State Nutrition Survey in the USA in 1968-70 showed that as many as 80 percent of the pregnant women surveyed had dietary intakes below two thirds of recommended daily allowance. Professional assessment of nutrient requirements during pregnancy should be sought.
18. ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES
Oral contraceptives can decrease absorption of folic acid and increase the need
for vitamin C, zinc and riboflavin. Approximately 22 percent of Australian women aged 15 to 44 are believed to be on “the pill” at any one time.
19. LIGHT EATERS
Some people eat very sparingly, even without weight reduction goals. U.S.
dietary surveys have shown that an average woman maintains her weight on 800
calories per day, at which level her diet is likely to be low in thiamin, calcium and iron.
20. THE ELDERLY
The aged have been shown to have a low intake of vitamins and minerals,
particularly iron, calcium and zinc. Folic acid deficiency is often found in conjunction
with vitamin C deficiency, and a low fiber intake. Riboflavin (B2) and pyridoxine (B6)
deficiencies have also been observed. Possible causes include impaired sense of
taste and smell, reduced secretion of digestive enzymes, chronic disease and maybe, physical impairment.
21. THE LACK OF SUNLIGHT
Invalids, shift-workers and people whose exposure to sunlight may be minimal
can suffer from insufficient amounts of vitamin D, which is required for calcium
metabolism, without which rickets and osteoporosis (bone thinning) has been
observed. Ultraviolet light is the stimulus to vitamin D formation in skin. It is blocked by cloud, fog, smog, smoke, ordinary window glass, curtains and clothing. The maximum recommended daily supplemental intake of vitamin D is 400 i.u.
22. BIO-INDIVIDUALITY
Wide fluctuations in individual nutrient requirements from the official recommended average vitamin and mineral intakes are common, particularly for those
in high physical demand vocations, such as athletics and manual labor, taking into
account body weight and physical type. Protein intake influences the need
for vitamin B6, and vitamin B1 is linked to caloric intake.
23. LOW BODY RESERVES
Although the body is able to store reserves of certain vitamins such as A and E,
Canadian autopsy data has shown that up to 30 percent of the population have
reserves of vitamin A so low as to be judged “at risk.” Vitamin A is important for healthy skin and mucous membranes (including the sinus and lungs) and eyesight.
24. ATHLETES
Athletes consume large amounts of food and experience considerable stress.
These factors affect the athlete’s need for B-complex vitamins, vitamin C and iron in
particular. Tests on Australian Olympic athletes and A-grade soccer players, for
example, have shown a wide range of vitamin deficiencies.
To Your Health…
-Kurt Lee Hurley
